Free exhibition guide

Free exhibition and auction dedicated to items formerly owned by Michael Jackson - photos

Gleaming glove, moccasins, stage jackets… In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the auction house Aguttes is staging a free exhibition and a sale of items once owned by Michael Jackson, running until June 3, 2026. A rare chance to see, and perhaps buy, a piece of pop legend.

This Italian jeweler is at the heart of a free, one-off exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — reservations

Gleaming stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern vision of jewelry: with The Revolutionary Jeweler, Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free, reservation-only exhibition, running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, revisits the Milanese house’s history through its emblematic pieces, striking imagery, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

La Caverne du Pont Neuf: JR's giant installation reveals itself first from the outside — our photos

The Pont Neuf keeps evolving. Driven by JR, Paris’s oldest bridge is lining up to host La Caverne du Pont Neuf, a monumental installation conceived as an open-air immersive cavern. Optical illusions, inflatable structures, and light effects will transform the monument into a temporary mineral fault. A spectacular experience to discover from June 6 to 28, 2026, in the very heart of the capital. Opening postponed.

Serena Carone: an exhibition in a world of faience and pretenses at Perrotin Gallery

In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026.

Vhils presents "Interstice", his new solo exhibition at the Danysz Gallery in Paris — our photos

Fans of Vhils’ work have a date in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. The Danysz Gallery presents “Interstice,” the renowned Portuguese street artist’s new solo show. Free to visit from May 22 to June 20, 2026, the installation unveils a series of works crafted from materials sourced from the capital.

Sax carves out a cavern beneath the Madeleine Church for a free street-art exhibition.

We were thrilled to discover Sax’s inaugural exhibition in the crypt of the Church of the Madeleine. The street artist returns from June 18 to 28, 2026 with “La Caverne,” unveiling around fifty immersive works that visitors can view for free inside the monument.

JACE unveils his "Sensitive Heart" — a groundbreaking, free exhibition by the street artist in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

Street artist Jace, renowned worldwide for his famous Gouzous, returns to Paris with a new solo exhibition in collaboration with Mathgoth Gallery. This time, the French urban artist takes over a 300 m² pop-up space in the 13th arrondissement to present his "Cœur Sensible." A chance to view around sixty works brimming with humor and love.

The free photo exhibition focused on Sebastião Salgado extended at Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville in Paris pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major exhibition, free to the public from February 21 to June 6, 2026.

Javier Calleja's big-eyed characters come to Paris for a free exhibition.

Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026.

Simulacres: the free exhibition at Magasins Généraux (93) that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Reality takes on a slight blur in Pantin, at the Magasins Généraux, from June 25 to September 27, 2026. With the free exhibition “Simulacres,” certainties falter and images sometimes hold the upper hand. Here, seeing isn’t always enough to understand.

The Rallye des Princesses showcases its collection cars on Place Vendôme — our photos

Engines, elegance and classic cars: the Rallye des Princesses lands on Place Vendôme on May 23, 2026. On Saturday, the public is invited to freely observe the crews’ technical and administrative checks, alongside an open-air display of the cars. Sunday morning, the 100% women’s race gets under way from the iconic square, bound for Saint-Tropez.

Major Design at Sotheby’s Paris: the exhibition that brings together Lalanne, Mucha and Giacometti

In Paris, Sotheby’s unveils Important Design, an exhibition‑sale imagined by Ellie Peugeot, featuring about 189 landmark design pieces—from antique furniture to contemporary creations—from May 22 to 27, 2026. A rare journey to discover Lalanne, Mucha, Chareau, Giacometti, and Charlotte Perriand before the live sale on May 28.

Artist Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation Gallery

Ses sérigraphies et ses affiches de concert ont fait le tour du monde : come discover Chuck Sperry’s work through Archetypes, on view at the Art Generation Gallery from June 13 to August 1, 2026.

Writers of Legend: COPE2 and PRO176 exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery hosts Writers of Legends, a graffiti-focused exhibition featuring COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko, from June 4 to July 4, 2026. Opening on June 4 by reservation.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes.

Tangerine Dreams at L'Aiguillage: Isabel Bertelot's Painting Exhibition at Les Frigos

Isabel Bertelot presents Tangerine Dreams at L’Aiguillage, at the Frigos, from May 29 to June 3, 2026, exploring pigment, matter and light.

Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits

The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments.

Artists’ May 2026: a free urban art trail in Argenteuil this weekend.

Take advantage of the May sunshine to soak up art in Argenteuil: the city is staging a new edition of Mai des Artistes on May 30–31, 2026. A truly free art stroll for everyone!

Everyone's chasing their cat: the exhibition exploring the many facets of the feline at Fluctuart — our photos

"Everybody’s Searching for Their Cat," that’s the name of the new free exhibition at Fluctuart. Mark your calendars from May 7 to August 23, 2026, to admire works by about ten artists rooted in urban art. For the occasion, Madame, Kraken, Ardif, and Wenna explore the many facets of the feline that fascinates us.

This free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery extends the experience of JR's La Caverne du Pont-Neuf.

At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge.